Caddies Creek Public School vs Holy Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 201 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caddies Creek Public School
Glenwood · Government primary · K-6
868 students · ICSEA 1120
Holy Cross Primary School
Glenwood · Catholic primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Caddies Creek Public School Glenwood NSW | Holy Cross Primary School Glenwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #303 of 1,619 | #40 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1004 of 4,908 | #168 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 868 | 386 |
| Girls / boys | 438 / 430 | 201 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.0 | 29.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glenwood 2768 | Glenwood 2768 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caddiescrk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.hcglenwood.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 70.1).
- •Caddies Creek Public School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Cross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.4).
- •Caddies Creek Public School is the larger school with 868 students compared with 386.
- •Holy Cross Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -18%).
- •Caddies Creek Public School is a government school while Holy Cross Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Caddies Creek Public School better than Holy Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 70.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Caddies Creek Public School and Holy Cross Primary School?
About 201 m in a straight line, between Glenwood and Glenwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caddies Creek Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Cross Primary School has 13.1.
How do Caddies Creek Public School and Holy Cross Primary School rank in NSW?
Caddies Creek Public School is 303rd of 1,619 and Holy Cross Primary School is 40th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.